Don’t let these two plastic bag propositions confuse you – even though that’s exactly what they were created to do. Let’s keep it simple: If you want to help the environment with a logical plastic-bag ban, vote “No” on Proposition 65 and “Yes” on Proposition 67. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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November 3, 3:04 am
2016 Election: No on Proposition 65, Yes on Proposition 67
Editorials, Opinion
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November 3, 3:02 am
2016 Election: No on Measure JJJ
The board does not endorse Measure JJJ, which would require developers to make a percentage of projects larger than nine units affordable to low-income and working residents. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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November 3, 3:02 am
2016 Election: Yes on Measure HHH
Measure HHH is a vital step to jump-start housing projects for homeless individuals in Los Angeles. As it stands, there are too few options to help the estimated 28,000 homeless people counted in the city earlier this year. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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November 3, 3:01 am
2016 Election: Yes on Measure M
It’s time for Los Angeles to get out of its gridlock. While Measure M will not be a panacea, it would be an important step toward reducing congestion and Angelenos’ reliance on cars. Read more...
Opinion
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November 2, 10:45 pm
Graphic: Proposition 56 would increase cigarette tax
Click the banner to read more election endorsements and analysis. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 2, 10:00 pm
Abhishek Shetty: Effective successor key to survival of Bernie Sanders’ movement
In five days, the election season will end – just 597 days after Ted Cruz announced his candidacy. And lest we miss the endless madness, there are only around 2640 days left to go until the 2024 Iowa Caucus – an important one for Democrats. Read more...
Photo: United States Sen. Bernie Sanders waged a formidable presidential campaign based on his democratic socialist ideology. If his movement wants to survive him, it will need a new leader who can match his energy and spirit. (Photo by Gage Skidmore via Flickr)
Community, Opinion
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November 2, 9:59 pm
Submission: Bruins should vote “yes” on Prop HHH to help end LA homelessness
A man in his 50s, maybe 60s, sits on a single layer of cardboard; his feet are bare, the skin cracked, ashen by exposure. A woman trudges by towing, among other items, a sleeping bag in a grocery cart; she was in a shelter last night but is not sure if she will be so fortunate this evening. Read more...